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Matt Marshall
Matt joined the United Way team on October 1st, 2019. He previously served as the Executive Director of Hands Up! Preschool, a long-time United Way partner agency. He is deeply committed to serving his community and does so by volunteering on many different boards, task-forces, and committees in Jackson. He is passionate about creating long-term change, not just short-term fixes.
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Pat Ross
Pat Ross has been a part of the United Way of West Tennessee team for over 25 years. Her responsibilities include the planning and implementation of fundraising efforts each year in our largest region - Madison, Crockett, Hardeman, and Chester counties; she also oversees our Christmas Partners and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs each year.
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Kristen Chambers
Kristen Chambers joined the United Way team in August of 2016. She serves as the Resource Development Director of Gibson, Dyer, Lake, and McNairy counties and is responsible for fundraising strategy, account management, and volunteer coordination for these areas.
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Megan Houston
Megan is a Jackson native and mother of two children. Due to challenges in her own life, she has developed a passion for serving and helping others achieve their utmost potential. As Resource Director, she assists in fundraising, volunteering, and account management for several counties in West Tennessee.
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Marquita Starks
Marquita joined the United Way team in January 2020. She serves as the Finance Director and is responsible for all things finance related - processing payments, payroll, and most importantly, tracking down receipts from the rest of the staff.
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Kat Cheshire
Kat joined the United Way team in March 2020. As the Marketing & Communications Director, she oversees United Way's overall branding, online presence, and communications.
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James Christoferson
James joined the United Way team in April 2021, with 35 years of experience in the non-profit world. Since 2017, he has partnered with his wife and 400 volunteers to help improve the literacy rates among second graders in public schools. He is passionate about seeing agencies working collaboratively together to more effectively meet the needs of those less fortunate. James is also a father to three daughters and three grandchildren.
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Kelly Christoferson
Kelly joined the United Way team in April 2021. She, like her husband, has the amazing opportunity to help improve the literacy rates among second graders in public schools. She is passionate about improving literacy and swimming skills in young children. Kelly is mother to three daughters and three grandchildren.
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Olivia Abernathy
Olivia joined the United Way team in June 2021 as the Director of Early Education Initiatives. Olivia has previously worked in a variety of education settings spanning from preschool up to higher education. She is passionate about early childhood development, educational justice, and two-generation interventions that can change the future of a whole community.
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Sarah Beth Bone
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Tyler Carr
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Jordan Howerton
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Cyntressia Spears
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Legon Roberson
